Parks and Recreation

Mission Statement The Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Livonia by encouraging participation through innovative programs, while pledging to be proper stewards of recreation facilities.

Healthy Livonia's 100 Days to Health

This winter we have an amazing offer you can not miss! For the first 100 days of 2019 you will have the opportunity to participate in a community wide event benefiting the whole family. You will be able to participate in exercise classes, nutrition and wellness seminars, rock climbing, FREE Friday workouts, open swim and more. Presented by Mercy Elite and sponsored in part by Dick’s Sporting Goods, Jimmy John’s, Nestle Water, Energetic Wellness Coaching,

Sport and Spine Performance Institute, Lemongrass Spa and Time to Savor.

T-Ball and Coach Pitch Registration

Indoor Triathlon

Participants compete in a 20 minute swim, 20 minute bike, and 20 minute run with 10 minute transition times between each event. Swimming takes place in the 25 yard lap pool. Biking will be on upright stationary bikes. Running will be done on treadmills in the fit hub. Scoring is determined by the total distance covered in all three events.

The registration fee of $35 includes a participation t-shirt and refreshments. Awards will be given to the top male and female in each of the following age groups 18-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61 and over.

Pavilion Rental 2019

Picnic pavilion reservations for the 2019 season will be issued on a first come, first served basis for Livonia residents beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard. Beginning Feb. 6, open dates will be available at the Kirksey Recreation Center. Pavilion Application and Guidelines

Blended Lifeguard Course

Participants will learn the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

The Blended Lifeguard course requires completion of an online portion before the first day of class. Participants must be able to provide an email for access to the online learning, be able to attend each day of class, and pass a pre-requisite swim test on the first day.

Prerequisites:

Minimum age: 15 years

Swim 300 yards continuously using breaststroke or freestyle technique

Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs

Complete a timed event starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.